DISH Network has positioned their satellite service as the lower cost alternative to satellite TV. With a fierce competition between DISH Network and DirecTV, DISH Network became creative about attracting new customers to the slowly blooming business. And one of the most consistent methods of attracting new customers is to have the most competitive pricing.

Like most companies, DISH network offers changing promotions for first time customers. These promotions generally revolve around the equipment - some promotions offer the customers an option to own the equipment (dish and receiver, or receivers) after a contracted period of time - say the customer agrees to 20 months of service.

DISH's basic service options revolve around the title of the 'America' plans:

• America's Top 60: This package, available beginning at $24.99, offers customers a well-balanced selection of 60 plus channels. Channels include local-programming, basic satellite programming geared towards entertainment, sports, and movies. Typical channels include: A&E, C-Span, ESPN, ESPN2, Discovery Channel, and many more.
• America Top 60 Plus package: This package, available beginning at $29.99, offers customers a selection very similar to the Top 60, but with some additional programming. Some of the channels included in the expanded programming are additional sports channels such as Fox Regional programming, additional educational programming and a slightly expanded entertainment channels.
• America's Top 120 package: This package of course offers all the basic channels of the preceding packages, as well as some additional channels. One of the features of this package is the inclusion of digital audio packages. For those that love music, this package is an excellent option. The price for this package starts at $34.99 per month.
• America's Top 180 package: The 180 package includes over 180 channels. Building on the core packages, this option includes greater programming options in each programming category: Lifestyle, News, Education, Movies, etc. Some of the channels included are Fox Movie Channel, Toon Disney, Discovery Wings, etc. This package starts at $44.99.
• DISH Networks final offer is for a package called America's Everything Pak. This package offers the same programming as the Top 180 package, and also includes HBO channels, Showtime channels, NBA TV, Starz, and Cinemax. In all, more than 230 channels. This package starts at $77.99.

Dish Network offers great packages at reasonable prices. Besides just being incredibly competitive in pricing, DISH Network also offers great International programming. Depending on what you are looking for in satellite service, DISH Network has a program for you.